5.18.7.3 Common Settings - Symbol Variable

Name

Specifies the symbol variable name.

Type

Specifies the symbol variable type.

From the [System Settings] window's [Logic Programs], when [Register Variable] is [Variable Format], select from [Bit Address], [Word Address], [Bit Variable], [Integer Variable], [Float Variable], [Real Variable], [Timer Variable], [Counter Variable], [Date Variable], [Time Variable], or [PID Variable].

When the [Register Variable] is [Address Format], select [Bit Address] or [Word Address] as the type.

Array

Determines whether to specify arrays.

Set up is possible when [Type] is [Bit Address], [Word Address], [Bit Variable], [Integer Variable], [Float Variable], or [Real Variable].

Count

Specifies the array size of an [Array].

The maximum number differs depending on the selected [Type].

• Bit Address or Word Address: 1 to 32768

• Bit Variable, Integer Variable, Float Variable, or Real Variable: 1 to 4096

Address

If you specified [Bit Address] or [Word Address] for [Type], specify the Device/PLC address.

Retentive

Select Retentive or Volatile.

Set up is not possible if you select [Bit Address] or [Word Address] as the [Type].

Comment

Type any comments.

Utility

• Import

Imports CSV file format symbol variables.

If you select [GP-Pro EX Format], you can import symbol variables exported from GP-Pro EX.

If you select [Other Formats], you can import Unicode-formatted CSV or tab-delimited text files.

If you select [STEP7 Project File], you can import symbols and comments set up in Siemens configuration software STEP7 projects (S7P).

• Export

Exports CSV file format symbol variables.